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Bug

A placeholder text in a Nearby Instant App does not change when adding the ‘locale=’ URL Parameter. Even when changing the placeholder text for the search bar, and publishing the app, it always displays as ‘Find locations or addresses'.

ArcGIS Instant Apps
Bug ID Number BUG-000154563
SubmittedDecember 16, 2022
Last ModifiedAugust 6, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Instant Apps
Version foundNovember 2022
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This issue is not reproducible in the current version of ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Instant Apps. If the issue persists, contact Esri Support Services.

Workaround

Toggle on all sources when configuring the geocoder and change the placeholder text. Then toggle off all sources. Use ArcGIS Web AppBuilder with the Near me widget. This is not reproducible with the basic template in ArcGIS Instant Apps.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000154563

Software:

  • ArcGIS Instant Apps

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